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Originally Posted by Hot_Flatus
Many artists simply won't hit two Alberta venues no matter the conditions of the stadiums. If you're expecting a massive influx of concerts to come along with a new building, it will likely be far less noticeable than the average person would lead you to believe.
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Right, so then what's the reason why Calgary can't be the destination of choice for these shows? The main reason is because Edmonton has the proper infrastructure to host these artists, we don't.
I agree to some extent that some artists won't hit both cities, but that's because Live Nation books the highest bidder on ticket revenue from a geographical radius, conditional on the feasibility of the concert infrastructure required.
A new arena is primarily for sporting events, but the more concerts it can book into its schedule, the more profitable it will be.